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MF58 FNL

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 FNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 94,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 81,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 81,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 73,375 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension components,inner and outer sills,front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jul 2019 73,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension components,inner and outer sills,front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,564 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 70,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 66,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,728 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,673 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,916 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2014 32,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracking

two front & rear wiper blades deterioated

Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,111 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 26,111 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

no effort on offside handbrake

Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,560 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 19,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,181 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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MF58 FNL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF58 FNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF58 FNL registered?

MF58 FNL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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